Event Planner

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location: US, New York, Onsite, United States, NOAM

Company: BCD

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

At BCD Meetings & Events, we believe the best outcomes come from combining human expertise, innovation and responsible AI. We're investing in technology and talent to help our teams solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance more sustainable event practices and deliver stronger outcomes for clients around the world. AI supports how we work, learn and innovate, but people remain at the center of every decision, including all hiring decisions.

If you love bringing complex events to life, this Event Manager role puts you at the center of high-touch corporate programs from kickoff to onsite execution. You’ll partner closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep timelines moving, budgets on track, and every detail buttoned up. With compliance, VIP needs, and multiple programs in motion, this is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment.

Life Sciences experience is a plus here, especially if you’re comfortable working in a highly regulated, detail-focused setting.

• Managing complex meetings and events from registration through onsite execution while keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables aligned
• Serving as the day-to-day client contact and building trust through clear communication, smart recommendations, and polished follow-through
• Working in compliance-focused environments where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail really matter
• Coordinating vendors, websites, attendee management, reporting, and billing across multiple programs without losing sight of the big picture
• Solving problems quickly and professionally while balancing shifting priorities, VIP needs, and deadline-driven event work

• Experience supporting Financial Industury events is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Cvent, meeting technology platforms, and database management tools
• Hands‑on experience with domestic and international group travel logistics
• A bachelor’s degree or CMP certification
• Confidence partnering with air, hotel, and supplier teams to manage attrition, deposits, and reconciliation

• The role is onsite in New York, NY a minimim of 4 days per week.

If you’re ready to lead high-impact events and create exceptional client experiences,

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the…